Chasing Cheerios

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Life Sized (Kid Sized) Lincoln Logs

O had a great time building a house out of tobacco sticks with her grandparents a few weeks ago. The great thing about them is you can knock them down to build again another day. I think this is an activity that O (and E) will enjoy for years.

According to Elliott, tobacco sticks were used in tobacco barns to hang the tobacco leaves while they were drying. They stopped using them in the 80s. Elliott's dad saved the tobacco sticks from his dad's farm, so that is where these sticks came from. I don't know where you would find them unless you know a tobacco farmer who saved theirs from long ago...

Just wandered through your site and loved this tobacco stick building idea. In response to the person who was looking for them, I just found them on ebay. $11.95 for a set of THREE. THis could be a very expensive toy!

About Me

Welcome to Chasing Cheerios! I am a mostly stay at home mom (I work 45 days per year as a School Psychologist) of 2 girls and wife to Elliott. "O" is 6 years old, and "E" is 2. We love to do Montessori inspired activities with our girls as well as fun art, science, nature, and cooking projects. I also love to make things with and for my girls. Please contact me with any questions at ChasingCheerios@gmail.com

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